Funambule
Grand Corps Malade · 2013
64 min · 16 tracks
A poetic blend of spoken word and melodic instrumentation that intimately explores themes of love, loss, and personal reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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J'ai mis des mots — This track highlights the artist's signature storytelling ability, weaving together personal experiences with universal emotions through eloquent verse.
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Le Manège — In this song, the imagery of a carousel serves as a metaphor for life's cyclical nature, showcasing Grand Corps Malade's skill in blending poignant observations with musicality.
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Course contre la honte — This track confronts societal pressures and personal shame, displaying a raw sincerity that invites listeners to reflect on their own struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The blend of spoken word and melody creates a unique listening experience that resonates emotionally while maintaining strong thematic ties.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of spoken word interspersed with melodic instrumentation, creating a rhythmic flow that emphasizes the lyrical content.
- Tracks often begin with a soft instrumental introduction before transitioning into the spoken verses, allowing for a gradual build-up of emotion.
- Several tracks incorporate recurring musical motifs that tie the themes together, enhancing the sense of cohesion across the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- poetic narrative exploration
- contemplative evening reflections
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Funambule is Grand Corps Malade's third studio album, following the successful Chambre 12. At this point in his career, the artist had established himself as a prominent figure in French slam poetry and music, building on the acclaim from his previous works while further developing his lyrical style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oxmo Puccino· Kery James· Lomepal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Au théatre 4:26
- 2 J'ai mis des mots 3:28
- 3 Le Manège 4:12
- 4 Te manquer 4:06
- 5 Funambule 4:35
- 6 Les Lignes de la main 2:14
- 7 Pause 3:36
- 8 Le Bout du tunnel 4:21
- 9 La Traversée 4:19
- 10 Les 5 Sens 3:35
- 11 Course contre la honte 6:19
- 12 Tant que les gens font l'amour 4:48
- 13 15 h du matin 3:00
- 14 Mauvais rêve 3:28
- 15 Je t'embasserai 3:36
- 16 Robin des Bois (live) 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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